Adv. Cave or Mine – Survey Diver
Program Overview
This program is designed for experienced, certified, and responsible cave or mine divers who want to conduct dives while surveying an underwater cave or mine. It also emphasizes conservation concerns and ethical responsibilities associated with collecting survey data.
Prerequisites & Requirements
- Age: Minimum 18 years old.
- Certifications:
- Advanced Cave – Survey Diver: IANTD Technical Cave Diver (or equivalent) or higher.
- Advanced Mine – Survey Diver: IANTD Technical Mine Diver (or equivalent) or higher.
- Experience:
- Cave: Minimum of 25 logged Cave Dives.
- Mine: Minimum of 25 logged Mine Dives.
- Depth Limit: Dives cannot exceed the current depth qualification of the student.
Equipment & Materials
- Training Materials: None required.
- Equipment Requirements:
- Compliance with all general IANTD Cave Diver course equipment standards.
- Suitable survey slate and data-recording equipment.
- Survey compass, measuring tape, and survey station markers.
Course Structure
- Academic Sessions
- Land Drills
- Confined Water Sessions
- Cave or Mine Dive Sessions
The IANTD WATER Philosophy
Wherever you want to go, IANTD can take you there!! One of the key differentiators in forming confident and safe IANTD divers is our core philosophy:
- Wisdom
- Attitude
- Training
- Experience
- Repetition
